Ziti alla Norma

Name: Ziti alla Norma
Prep time: 10 min
Cook time: 20 min
Total time: 30 min
Cuisine: Indonesian
Ingredients: 1 eggplant (cut into pieces similarly sized to the ziti); 2 -3 tbsp olive oil; 2 cloves garlic (minced); 14 oz can of diced tomatoes; 1/2 tsp dried oregano; salt and freshly ground pepper (to taste); 8 oz ziti (or other short pasta); ricotta salata or parmesan (to serve); fresh basil (to serve)

Ziti tossed with sautéed eggplants and tomato sauce

⏱ 30 min 🔨 Prep 10min 🔥 Cook 20min 📊 Medium 👁 6

Ingredients

4 servings

1 eggplant (cut into pieces similarly sized to the ziti)
2 -3 tbsp olive oil
2 cloves garlic (minced)
14 oz can of diced tomatoes
1/2 tsp dried oregano
salt and freshly ground pepper (to taste)
8 oz ziti (or other short pasta)
ricotta salata or parmesan (to serve)
fresh basil (to serve)

Instructions

Heat up 2-3 tablespoons of oil over medium high heat. When hot and shimmery, cook the eggplant in batches, until golden brown and very soft. Remove from the oil and set aside.
Add the garlic and cook until slightly soft. Add the tomatoes and oregano and bring to a gentle simmer.
Cook the pasta in a large pot of boiling salted water until al dente. Reserve a 1/2 cup of pasta water and drain.
Add the eggplant and the pasta into the tomatoes and toss until coated and glossy. Taste and adjust the seasoning.
Serve with basil and cheese. Enjoy immediately.

💰 Cost Estimate

Total Ingredients
$1053.00

Per Serving
$263.00/serving

🏠 Savings
~$2106.00 vs buying!

📋 Price Breakdown (56% ingredients detected)

Ingredient	Amount	Subtotal
eggplant	1	$55.00
-3 tbsp olive oil	2	$280.00
garlic	2 cloves	$395.00
can of diced tomatoes	14 oz	$308.00
dried oregano	0.5 tsp	$15.00
salt and freshly ground pepper	-	-
ziti	8 oz	-
ricotta salata or parmesan	-	-
fresh basil	-	-